RFP
Bias and Inclusion Training Services
Seeking DEI Trainers
This Request for Proposals is issued to contract with training or DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) related agencies for the performance of Bias and Inclusion Training Services.
Ideal service providers can:
- Train us in person on site.
- Address workplace unconscious bias.
- Promote inclusivity.
- Help staff identify and address bias wherever they see it.
Offerors will be qualified and able to deliver in-person training on addressing workplace bias and promoting inclusivity. Training will include information to increase awareness and understanding of unconscious bias. Training will empower staff with strategies to identify and address bias both within the workplace and with external stakeholders.
Right-sized services look like:
Training content and structure must be appropriate for a small nonprofit organization with a widespread, diverse network of stakeholders. Training will be delivered to 15-20 office staff with varied levels of understanding and knowledge of the subject matter.
Registered DBEs preferred.
Disadvantaged businesses currently registered with a Kansas-City-area municipality, or the states of KS or MO are encouraged to apply to this solicitation. Disadvantaged business means Minority-owned, Women-owned, Disability-owned, and Small-and-Local Business Enterprises.
- RFP Issue Date
- Pre-Proposal Webinar
- RFP Questions Deadline
- RFP Submission Deadline
- Expected Date for MEC Selection Notification
- Expected Timeframe for Award Negotiations
- 3/14/2023
- 3/28/2023 10:00 a.m. CT
- 4/4/2023
- 4/11/2023 2:00 p.m. CT
- 4/21/2023
- April-May 2023
Request for Proposals
MEC RFP guidance document (click to download PDF)
Pre-Proposal Webinar and Information
A pre-proposal meeting will be held on March 28, 2023, at 10:00AM CST. During the meeting, MEC staff will conduct a walk-through of the RFP document. The meeting will be conducted on-line only. Register for this meeting at the following link.
RFP – Bias and Inclusion Training Services
Please register for the online meeting:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1830635612866476638
Questions and Answers
Applicants are encouraged to submit questions in writing to Jeff Windsor via rfa@metroenergy.org. Questions will be accepted until April 4, 2023. MEC will endeavor to respond to all questions publicly via this FAQ by April 6. Emails should use the subject line: “Query for Bias Training RFP”.